crypto layoffs

Web3 hiring

2026-09-06 08:08:44

Web3 hiring splits in 2026: layoffs deepen while specialized technical roles remain scarce

A cross-read of seven external industry reports and Moledao’s Q2 2026 application data points to a clear divide in the Web3 labor market. The sector has been cutting headcount, with more than 40 companies laying off over 7,000 workers this year, while firms including Coinbase, Kraken, Ethereum Foundation and BitMEX have all announced retrenchment measures. Yet demand for specialized technical talent has not fallen in step. On Moledao, Engineering accounted for 46.0% of hiring demand in Q2, but drew only 27.1% of candidate applications, producing a concentration index of 0.6x, the lowest among major functions and the clearest sign of a talent shortage in the quarter. The report also shows that AI has become a standard item in job descriptions rather than a niche extra. The share of postings requiring AI skills rose from 23% in early 2025 to 53.1% in March 2026, according to figures cited from CryptoJobsList and Tiger Research. Pay has continued to rise as well. Gate Research said average global crypto salaries increased about 18% in 2026, while CryptoJobsList data showed mid-level AI-related roles averaging $115k, versus $95k for non-AI roles. The data together suggests that layoffs have mainly hit management layers and overlapping functions, while companies are still competing for engineers, security specialists, ZK talent and Rust developers.

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Web3 hiring

2026-08-14 11:02:39

Q2 2026 Web3 hiring report shows layoffs rising while technical talent stays scarce

A Q2 2026 Web3 hiring report published by TechFlowPost says the sector is shrinking and facing talent shortages at the same time. Drawing on seven outside reports and application data from Moledao, the report says more than 40 Web3 companies have cut staff this year for a combined total of over 7,000 layoffs, while hiring demand for engineering roles remains strong. On Moledao, engineering accounted for 46.0% of listed roles but only 27.1% of applications, giving it the lowest application concentration index among major functions at 0.6x. Security roles showed a similar, though smaller, gap at 0.9x. By contrast, BD, PM, and Compliance/HR/Ops drew heavier competition from applicants. The report also says AI skills have become a mainstream hiring requirement. The share of job descriptions asking for AI skills rose from 23% at the start of 2025 to 53.1% in March 2026, based on figures cross-referenced from CryptoJobsList and Tiger Research. Compensation data points in the same direction: CryptoJobsList put average pay for mid-level AI-related roles at $115k, compared with $95k for non-AI positions, a 21.1% premium. The report’s conclusion is direct: regardless of track, job seekers now need to treat AI capability as part of the baseline requirement.

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crypto layoff

2026-07-23 16:55:16

Crypto Layoffs Keep Rising Amid Market Recovery: AI Is a Scapegoat, Not the Cause

Despite token prices recovering by mid-2026, crypto layoffs persist. CEOs blame AI automation, but funding compression, regulatory fatigue, and consolidation are the real drivers. Insiders call for transparency.

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crypto layoff

2026-07-22 23:20:14

Crypto Layoff Wave 2026: Algorand, Gemini Cut 450 Jobs as AI Blamed

In early 2026, major crypto firms including Algorand, Gemini, and Crypto.com laid off about 450 staff. Some cite macro headwinds; others frame cuts as AI shift. Job postings drop 80% year-on-year.

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crypto layoff

2026-07-22 16:10:14

Crypto Layoffs Top 5,700 in 2026 as BitGo, Coinbase and Others Shift to AI and Stablecoins

More than 5,742 jobs have been cut across over 30 crypto companies in 2026. BitGo confirmed about 85 layoffs and said it is concentrating on security, trading, stablecoins, settlement, and AI-powered infrastructure.

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Bitcoin decli

2026-06-29 19:01:24

Crypto Layoffs Surge Amid Bitcoin Decline, H1 2026 M&A Hits $9.37B as Traditional Finance Targets Stablecoin Infrastructure

比特币持续下跌导致加密行业大规模裁员，但并购交易激增，2026年上半年达93.7亿美元。传统金融机构如万事达卡、富兰克林邓普顿加速收购支付、托管、合规牌照等基础设施，聚焦稳定币应用与机构级落地场景，纯去中心化项目及无实际应用的公链被资本冷落。

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crypto layoff

2026-06-29 18:01:35

Crypto Job Market Crashes 97%: Active Listings Drop to 2,932 as AI Skills Demand Skyrockets

According to the latest report by Tiger Research, as of June 18, 2026, the crypto industry had only 2,932 active job openings, a 97% decline from the estimated peak of 130,000 in 2022. The layoff wave continued throughout the first half of 2026, with March being the most concentrated month, impacting companies like Gemini, Crypto.com, Algorand, OP Labs, PIP Labs, and Messari. After multiple rounds of layoffs, Messari was acquired by Blockworks for about $10 million in June 2026, down from its previous valuation of $300 million. In terms of hiring structure, centralized exchange (CEX) positions accounted for 30.8% (904 roles), primarily contributed by OKX, Bybit, and Binance. Stablecoin and payment roles made up 13.4%, heavily concentrated at Tether and Ripple. Notably, the share of job postings mentioning AI skills surged from 23% in early 2025 to 53.1% in March 2026, signaling a growing demand for crypto professionals with artificial intelligence expertise.

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Bitcoin decli

2026-06-29 11:31:58

Bitcoin Decline Triggers Crypto Layoffs, Wall Street's $9.37B M&A Wave Targets Stablecoin Infrastructure

The sustained drop in Bitcoin has led to massive layoffs across the crypto industry, while M&A activity surged to $9.37 billion in the first half of 2026. Traditional financial institutions including Mastercard and Franklin Templeton are accelerating acquisitions of payment, custody, and compliance licensing infrastructure, focusing on stablecoin adoption and institutional-grade use cases, whereas pure decentralized projects and public chains without real utility are being shunned by capital.

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